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Newspaper
Bristol Phoenix
Location
Bristol, Rhode Island, United States of America
Date
Sep 25, 1951
Page
4
Scouts of Troop 5 and Explorer Post 5 will host their annual Parents Night on Thursday, inviting families to join in activities and observe scouting progress. The event marks a community gathering for troop members and their guardians.
At 7:30 the St Michael's Parish House hosts an evening with awards a tenderfoot investiture ceremony and a Fire Department Emergency Rescue Squad demonstration. A Martin Hall camp-out saw 17 scouts and 4 leaders attend with water boiling contest won by Joey Serpa.
The Bristol Girl Scout Council met at Mrs. Sidney Kullberg’s Beach Terrace home to discuss the upcoming season and the national convention in Boston October 15 to 19. About 10 000 delegates from across the country were expected. new leaders include Mrs. Daniel Knowlton Mrs. Max Finger Mrs. Fred Brogden Mrs. Gilbert Sousa Mrs. John McCarthy Miss Bette Vermette and Miss Bea Oliver. The council noted the resignation of Mrs. George Murray from the council. Also attending were Mrs. Earl Pimontel and hostesses Mrs. Kullberg and Mrs T D Adams.
The Cardinal Birds Troop 17 held its first meeting on Tuesday September 18 naming patrol leaders Betty Ann Medeiros Joyce Squatrito and Carole Colandra and assistant leaders Suzanne Brown Julia Card and Noreen Butler. Patrols are Pocahontas Mohawk and Busy Bee.
Wednesday evening the Senior Scout Troop held its first meeting of the season and renamed the troop Robinair, a name founded by Bristol's first Senior Scout Troop. Officers elected include Patricia Bullock as president Deanne Magee as vice president Delphina Oliver as secretary and Ann Gablinski as treasurer.
The Pine Cone Troop held its first meeting of the year on Wednesday in the pilot room of the M C A. Plans for the coming year were discussed and two new leaders, Mrs. Daniel Knowlton and Mrs. Albert Finger, were unanimously accepted.
R F Haffenreffer recently named by Gov Dennis J Roberts to chair a Rhode Island Water Resources and Facilities commission. He has long chaired the Watuppa Water Board in Fall River and remains active with MIT and local historical and social clubs.
Over 70 tables were in play at the bridge and canasta event Thursday night at the Midway by St Mary’s Church. Prize winners included Jessie St Angelo for first cash, Louise Castro for second woolen blanket, Connie Sylvia for third lamp, Miss M E Cooney Providence for fourth radio, and Miss M G Butterworth Providence for fifth hair dryer. Many table prize recipients listed among local residents.
The Altar Society of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church met at Grace Sousa's home on High Street to organize a card party and food sale at the Midway. The committee includes Grace Sousa as chair, Connie Wood and Rose Diodati on cake, Josephine Pante on door prizes and tickets, Rose Monaro Mary DeFelice and Phylis Sansone on refreshments, Carmella Russo and Josephine Pante on candy, Phylis Margo Rose Carulli and Beatrice Malafronte on table prizes.
Miss Mary Rodrigues daughter of Mr and Mrs Mariano Rodrigues 118 Franklin street exchanged nuptial vows with Fernando Costa son of Mrs Ludovania Costa at St Elizabeths Church. Rev Henrique Rocha officiated with Rev Luiz Pacheco and Rev Jesh Pimental assisting. Bride wore candle light gown with long train and veil. bride carried prayer book with white orchid. After reception at the bride’s home the couple planned a honeymoon to New York and New Hampshire and will reside at 118 Franklin street.
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